The All England Tennis Club (Championships) Limited & Anor v Broker 4 U Ltd & Anor

The seriousness of the contempt, high culpability, and medium harm caused by the Defendant's breach of the injunction warranted a custodial sentence. However, mitigating factors including caring responsibilities and this being a first proven breach justified suspending the sentence for two years.

Parties: Claimant: The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited; Claimant: The All England Lawn Tennis Ground PLC; Defendant: Broker 4 U Ltd; Defendant: Gary Davis
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Contempt of Court Proceedings / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome: Second Defendant sentenced to 13 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 2 years on condition of no further breaches.
Legal Topics: Breach of Injunction, Sentencing for Contempt, Ticket Touting

Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction Sentencing for Contempt Ticket Touting

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Parties

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited

Claimant

The All England Lawn Tennis Ground PLC

Claimant

Broker 4 U Ltd

Defendant

Gary Davis

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Proceedings / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

1 What is the appropriate sentence for breach of a civil injunction relating to ticket sales?
2 Should the sentence be custodial or suspended given the circumstances?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Second Defendant sentenced to 13 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 2 years on condition of no further breaches.

Orders

13 weeks' imprisonment for the Second Defendant, suspended for 2 years on condition of no further breaches of the injunction.